Running Rabbit

 This rabbit was making a mad dash for cover at Loring Park in Minneapolis.

Pollination at Work

 The bees were abundant at Loring Park in Minneapolis.

Longing to Be in the Garden

 Cooper sat in the backyard looking through the fence, longing to be in the garden with us.

Tree Swallow

 A tree swallow was warming itself in the morning sunlight.

Deer

A young deer in the early morning in the field.

Japanese Garden

 A serene day at the Japanese Garden at Normandale Community College.

Cardinal Barn Quilt

The cardinal barn quilt that my daughter designed and painted was installed today. It is directly across from Lilleskogan Park - one of many parks in Scandia - so many people will be able to see and enjoy it.

Painting a Barn Quilt

 My daughter put the finishing touches on one the barn quilts she painted. This was installed in Scandia and represents the husband and his late-wife who both enjoyed gardening and operated a garden center. He has many sunflowers growing in his garden.

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

 I love seeing the Eastern Tiger Swallowtails enjoying the flowers in the backyard!

An "A" Leaf

It wasn't until I downloaded the images that I saw the "A" that these leaves - dotted with raindrops - made. 

Norma Barlow Columbine

 This is one of my favorite columbines - the Norma Barlow. There are so many flowers on each stem.

Many Leaves

 The lilies are growing well and sending out many leaves. 

Funeral for a Veteran

Remembering a friend and veteran who died recently. Tom served during the Vietnam War and had long-term medical issues related to his service. The quilt hanging on the wall is from the Quilts of Valor program that was presented to Tom about seven months ago. He was an exceptional man who faced life's challenges with strength and courage.